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Phoenix Mercury Set WNBA Milestone
On this day five years ago, the Phoenix Mercury won their 29th game of the 2014 season, setting a record for the most-ever wins in a WNBA regular season.
Puerto Rico Upsets USA in Athens
On this day 15 years ago, Puerto Rico upset Team USA, 92-73, in Athens in the first game of the 2004 Olympics with a major performance from Carlos Arroyo.
Dallas Mavericks Finally Win It All
On this day eight years ago, the Dallas Mavericks, for the first time in franchise history, were kings of the NBA following a 105-95 victory in Miami over the Heat in Game 6 of the Finals for a 4-2 series win.
June 12, 2019
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Dominates NBA Playoff Scoring
34 years ago, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became the all-time leading scorer in NBA playoff history, during the third quarter of Game 3 in the 1985 NBA Finals.
June 2, 2019
Magic Johnson Dishes 24 Assists
On this day 35 years ago, Magic Johnson set an NBA Playoffs record. 24 assists for the Lakers win over the Phoenix Suns.
May 15, 2019
Reggie Miller Shocks the Big Apple
With 8 points in 8.7 seconds, Reggie Miller capitalizes while the Knick choke on May 7, 1995 in the NBA Playoffs for a Pacers win.
May 7, 2019
The Legend of Slats Gill Was Born
On this day 118 years ago, Oregon State basketball legend Amory Tingle “Slats” Gill was born.
May 1, 2019
NBA Board of Governors Launch WNBA
On this day 23 years ago, the NBA Board of Governors agreed to the creation of a Women’s National Basketball Association to start action the following summer. That league would become the WNBA.
April 24, 2019
The Big O Leaves Cincinnati
On this day 49 years ago, the Cincinnati Royals shipped Oscar Robertson to the Milwaukee Bucks. After a college career in the same town, it was a painful move for the city.
April 21, 2019
Bill Russell Grabs 40 Boards to Win Finals Over Lakers
Bill Russell scored 30 points, 40 rebounds, for the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of 1962 Finals to beat the Los Angeles Lakers.
April 18, 2019